Construction Focus
314km Cambodia-Vietnam Border Road in Mondulkiri 80% complete
Construction of the 314-kilometre Cambodia-Vietnam border frontage road in Mondulkiri province is approximately 80% complete, according to Mondulkiri Governor Svay Sam Eang. Governor Sam Eang said during a site inspection on 23 March that the road is adjacent to three provinces of Vietnam and will play an important role as a strategic route for Cambodia. […]
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Naga Corp’s US$350-million Resort in Siem Reap province dismissed
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has decided to dismiss the proposed $350-milion resort development in the Angkor Archaeological Park by Naga Corp after controversial discussions, stating the project negatively affects the archaeological park. In a press release issued on 23 March, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts stated that the “Angkor Lake […]
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Over 12,000 Seats Installed in Morodok Techo Stadium, Completion Date Set for May 2021
To date, the Chinese-funded Morodok Techo Stadium has already been equipped with over 12,000 seats, while the overall construction is also scheduled for completion by May this year. Secretary-General of the Cambodian SEA Games Organising Committee Vath Chamroeun said on 23 March that with 12,000 seats ready, over 40,000 seats remain. “With the current average […]
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Stueng Trang-Krouch Chmar Bridge Opens for Public, Inauguration Ceremony to Follow
The bridge connecting Stueng Trang district in Kampong Cham province to Krouch Chhmar district in Tbong Khmum province was opened to the public from 23 March to facilitate travel and celebrate the upcoming traditional Khmer New Year. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol made the announcement during a site inspection on the […]
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Researchers Unveil New Monitoring Platform to Mitigate Dam and Climate Impacts on Mekong River
Researchers have recently developed a new platform that uses data from satellite, remote sensing, and geographic information system (GIS) to monitor Mekong River water levels, with the hope to mitigate droughts and other related issues caused by excessive dam constructions and climate change. According to The Third Pole’s report last week, the new online system […]
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30m Road Connecting Aeon Sen Sok to Win-Win Blvd 90% Complete
The new 30-metre-wide road from the Aeon Sen Sok area to Win-Win Boulevard is now 90% complete, while the construction team is currently installing streetlights and working on decoration. “To date, the main construction has been completed. The team are now installing 100 streetlights on the road from Borey Angkor to the front of Grand […]
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Japan Provides More Grant Aid for Infrastructure Development in Cambodia
he Japanese government has agreed to provide approximately US$600,000 in grant aid to build infrastructure in Pailin, Kampong Thom and Svay Rieng provinces, after also providing around US$500,000 last week for other development projects in five provinces. The grant contracts were signed on 19 March between Japan Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro, and the […]
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Gov’t Approves Seven Investment Projects Worth Over US$60 million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has officially approved private firms to invest in building six factories, and an aquaculture centre, worth a total budget of US$60 million in Takeo, Pursat, Svay Rieng, Kandal, Preah Sihanouk and Phnom Penh. The first investment permit has been granted to Yuan Shuo (Cambodia) Co., Ltd to […]
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Japan Provides Over 52 million Yen in Aid to Build Healthcare Facilities & Technical Equipment in Five Provinces
The Japanese government has agreed to provide over 52 million yen in aid (approximately US$ 480,000) to build healthcare facilities and some technical equipment in Mondulkiri, Preah Vihear, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Kampong Chhnang provinces. The grant contracts were signed yesterday between Japan Ambassador to Cambodia HE Mikami Masahiro, and the representatives of the five […]
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Several Streets in Tuol Kork Area Closed Temporarily for Flood Protection System Construction
The Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh has announced the closure of some sections along Street 608, Street 315, and Street 598 for 29 days from March 18 to April 15, 2021. The road closures are due to the construction of the new flood protection and sewage system, where the team is […]
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